Poncha Creek (FR 203) in CO -- Camping Rules & Access in Colorado

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Poncha Creek (FR 203) in CO

Road corridorPike and San Isabel NFs, Salida Ranger District

16 mi from Salida

Maps 10,866 ft

Dispersed camping generally allowed

U.S. Forest Service default; a local order can restrict it.

Stay limit: 14 days · within 30 days · then move 20 mi
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Road Access

Difficult
  • All 9.1 miles of this road are maintained for high-clearance vehicles, dirt the whole way.
  • Near Mount KIA/MIA.
  • Estimated climb: 2,700 ft over 9.1 miles through 3 switchbacks, with sustained grades near 12% and pitches to 19%.
  • Dead-end road; turnaround space is not mapped.

5 known camp spots along this road, between mile 0.5 and mile 3.9: reported by travellers.

Setting

Some privacy
  • Moderately separated here.
  • Mount Ouray stands 3,111 ft above the map pin, 2.2 miles north.

Rules

  • Camping within 100 feet of a body of water (such as a lake, stream, pond, or river) unless in a Forest Service developed recreation site or designated dispersed site.
  • Camping rules
  • Current fire orders

Climate averages

September normals 34–60°F, 1.8″ precipitation. Monthly averages, PRISM 1991–2020.

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